Master of Health Science (Māori Health)

Students who have completed one of the following may be admitted to the 180 credit version:

• a  relevant Bachelor’s degree with a minimum B- grade average over the 200/300 level courses OR
• a relevant Bachelor’s degree combined with extensive relevant professional experience

Students who have completed one of the following may be admitted to the 120 credit version:

• a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant health related discipline OR
• the Bachelor of Health Science with Honours

For general entry requirements see Massey University entry requirements.

180 Credit version

This is a parts-based programme, offering either a professional or research pathway of study.  At least a B- grade average is required to progress from Part One under the Professional route, whilst at least a B grade average is required to progress from Part One under the Research route. 

Students who do not meet the minimum grade average required for progression may be exited with a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science if they meet the requirements.

Professional Pathway

Part One: Students will complete the following compulsory course

168.713 Evidence-Based Practice (30 credits)

90 credits from courses listed on the programme schedule – please check the regulations for a full list of offerings.

Part Two 

150.873 Research Report (60 credits OR
250.816 Professional Project (60 credits)

Research Pathway

Part One: Students will complete the following compulsory course

150.714 Ta Te Māori Rangahau Korero: Māori Research Methodologies

Up to 60 credits from courses listed on the programme schedule – please refer to the 'Regulations' button for a full list of offerings

Part Two

Either a 120 credit thesis 

150.816 Thesis Part One (60 credits) and
150.817 Thesis Part Two (60 credits

Or a 90 credit thesis

150.881 Thesis Part One (45 credits) and
150.882 Thesis Part Two (45 credits)

If completed with sufficient merit and within 18 months of full-time or 4 years of part-time study, this qualification may be awarded with Distinction or Merit.

120 Credit version

This can be completed by one of the following options:

60 credits of courses selected from Part One followed by a 60 credit research report or professional project OR

30 credits of courses selected from Part One followed by a 90 credit thesis OR

120 credit thesis

If completed with sufficient merit and within 1 year of full-time or 3 years of part-time study, this qualification may be awarded with Distinction or Merit.

Transition Regulations

Students enrolled in the Master of Health Science prior to January 2019 may substitute courses already taken for courses at the same level within Part One of the Schedule.  This provision expires December 2022.